Trends Chamber
The Official Publication of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral November 2025
NOVEMBER EVENTS
BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM IncredibleBank
2494 Liberty Park Drive | Cape Coral, FL 33991
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
November 11, 2025
WELCOME CENTER CLOSED November 11, 2025
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & 19th ANNUAL PRINCIPAL’S LUNCHEON
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Splendor Event Banquet Hall
360 Santa Barbara Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33991
LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION
Friday. November 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 AM
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM FOS Furniture
790 Del Prado Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33909
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 7:30 AM
CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cape Coral Farmers’ Market - Club Square
CAPE CORAL FARMERS’ MARKET
Club Square
Saturdays 8 AM - 1 PM www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com
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Publisher & Editor
Stephanie Roberson, IOM
Technology Director
stephanie@capecoralchamber.com
Contributing Editors
Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP President/CEO
donna@capecoralchamber.com
Claudia St. Onge
Business Manager cso@capecoralchamber.com
Lisa Barrella
Membership Sales Director lisa@capecoralchamber.com
Maria O rtiz
Membership Relations and Events Director maria@capecoralchamber.com
Michaela Porter
Welcome Center Specialist michaela@capecoralchamber.com
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral P.O. Box 100747, Cape Coral, FL 33910
2051 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone (239) 549-6900 Fax (239) 549-9609
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2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
& STAFF
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair, Bill Johnson, Jr, Lee County Horizon Foundation
Chair Elect, Mick Sheldrake, Guardian Angels For Special Populations
Past Chair, Dusty Shelton, It’s IT
Treasurer, Bill Jones, WastePro
Financial Advisor, Stephanie Ramirez, Assured Bookkeeping
Member at Large, Jeff Justin, Lee County Electric Cooperative
DIRECTORS
Vanessa Chaviano, LIV Digital Marketing
Matthew Connar, Connar Enterprises
Jenell Dolan, Lee County Electric Cooperative
Julie Ferguson, Cape Coral Caring Center
Eric Gundersen, Drones SWFL
Kurt Godwin, Discovery Maps
Barry Kadel, The Westin Resort Cape Coral
Rachel Kaduk, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Toni Mueller, FineMark National Bank
Lorri Philbin, Lee Health
Jay Santos, Busey Bank
Tracy Sicard, Fastsigns Cape Coral
Nancy Travis, Individual
Chuck Warren, Coral Ridge Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation
Samara Weidner, Technology at Work
Nita Whaley, CC Real Estate Services
Sharon Woodberry, City of Cape Coral
Molly Wright, Suncoast Beverage TRUSTEES
Lenny Cannova, Modern Woodman of America
Alex Dias, Florida Blue Medicare
Sergio Nascimento, IncredibleBank
Cory O’Donnell, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Michelle Richard, Main Street Home Loans
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Brett Bisbe, B2 Technology Solutions
Annette Carrasquillo, LAI Design Associates, LLC
Wayne Kirkwood, Kirkwood Electric, Inc.
Joseph Francioni, SWFL Water Testing
Thomas Giles, Avalon Engineering
Trish Lassiter, Lee County Electric Cooperative
Michelle Lewis, B2 Technology Solutions
Joseph Mazurkiewicz, BJM Consulting, Inc.
Donna Meola, Truist Bank
Ed Ramos, Ramos Builders, Inc
Christopher Spiro, Spiro & Associates
Elmer Tabor, Wonderland Realty/Cape Coral Town Center
Zachary Zeis, Suncoast Beverage
CHAMBER STAFF
Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP, President/CEO
Claudia St. Onge, Business Manager/ Farmers’ Market Director
Stephanie Roberson, IOM, Technology Director
Lisa Barrella, Membership Sales Director
Maria Ortiz, Membership Relations & Events Director
Michaela Porter, Welcome Center Specialist
Chamber Trends
Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP President/CEO
WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral proudly announces and congratulates its 2026 Board of Directors. As the Chamber continues to foster economic growth, community collaboration, and business excellence, these distinguished leaders will guide the organization through another dynamic and successful year.
Executive Committee
Mick Sheldrake, Chair, Guardian Angels For Special Populations; Bill Jones, Chair Elect, WastePro; Bill Johnson, Jr., Past Chairman, Lee County Horizon Foundation; Jeff Justin, Treasurer, LCEC; Stephanie Ramirez, Financial Advisor, Assured Bookkeeping Plus; Nancy Travis, Member At Large.
Board of Directors
Dusty Shelton, It’s IT; Chuck Warren, Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery; Eric Gundersen, Drones SWFL; Cory O’Donnell, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.; Jenell Dolan, LCEC; Lenny Cannova, Modern Woodmen of America; Kurt Godwin, Discovery Maps; Lorri Philbin, Lee Health; Sergio Nascimento, IncredibleBank; Molly Wright, Suncoast Beverage; Nita Whaley, CC Real Estate Services; Rachel Kaduk, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank; Michelle Richard, Almost Home Real Estate; Sharon Woodberry, City of Cape Coral; Toni Mueller, Finemark Bank; Tracy Sicard, Fast Signs; Vanessa Chaviano, LIV Digital Marketing.
Trustees
Alex Dias, Florida Blue Medicare; Alex Cortez, Wintrust Banking Center; Juan Nuenez, Florida Blue; Rich Leon, Kiwanis Thrift Store; Annette Warren, Priority Business Solutions.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 Board of Directors embodies the strength and diversity of Cape Coral’s business community. Their leadership, insight, and commitment will be vital in advancing the Chamber’s mission to serve as a Champion For Business and Advocate For Community. Our organization helps support local businesses, enhance community development, and promote a vibrant, prosperous Cape Coral.
The Chamber extends its appreciation to all past and continuing board members for their service and dedication. With Chair Mick Sheldrake leading the way, the Chamber is poised for another year of growth, innovation, and success.
Congratulations to the 2026 Board of Directors!
Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cuttings
ISLANDSIDEDENTALCARE
ISLANDSIDE DENTAL CARE, DENTISTS 1509 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 800-1180
https://islandsidedentalcare.com/
HOTWORXCHIQUITA FITNESSCENTERS
HOTWORX - CHIQUITA, FITNESS CENTERS 122 Chiquita Blvd. S. Unit #9, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 748-1120
www.hotworx.net/studio/capecoralchiquita
STELLAMARIE ’SITALIANMARKET&DELI SPECIALTYFOODS
STELLA MARIE’S ITALIAN MARKET & DELI, SPECIALTY FOODS 290 Nicholas Pkwy NW, #22, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 242-0137
SICILYTRATTORIA
SICILY TRATTORIA, RESTAURANT 1211 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 945-7285
DENTALMEDICINECENTEROFCAPECORAL,
DENTAL MEDICINE CENTER OF CAPE CORAL, DENTISTS 4636 SE 9th PL, Cape Coral , FL 33904 (239) 232-8362 https://www.dmcofcapecoral.com/
ONLINE OPPORTUNTIES
COUPONS - BANNER ADVERTISING - JOB POSTINGS - AND MORE
Expose your business to over 15,000 visitors per month on the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Cape Coral websites. Imagine having anyone in the world with a computer finding out about your business. Included in your Chamber membership is an opportunity to place a your business information which includes; 60-word paragraph about your business, your e-mail address and a hyperlink to your website on the Chamber’s website. Enhanced listings are also available and includes company logos and photos. Your membership also offers you the opportunity to track referrals and for you to place Help Wanted ads and review Posted Resumes. Banner advertising is also available as the Internet continues to grow and become a larger tool in search for businesses and local information. Chamber members may post discount certificates and/or coupons as members-to-member opportunties or to the general public. (fill out attached form) For more information, contact Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director at (239) 549-6900 x108 (or) via email at stephanie@capecoralchamber.com
NEW & Renewed MEMBERS
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B A E S I D E I N C BAESIDE INC
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B I G N I C K S B B Q BIG NICKS BBQ
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D E N TA L M E D I C I N E DENTAL MEDICINE
C E N T E R O F C A P E CO R A L CENTER OF CAPE CORAL
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E S CO N D I D O LO U N G E ESCONDIDO LOUNGE
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G U L F G R O O V E S GULF GROOVES
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N OT H I N G B U N DT C A K E S NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
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O I S E U S H I OISE USHI
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S U N COA S T C R E D I T SUNCOAST CREDIT
U N I O N UNION
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S U P E R I O R P LU M B I N G SUPERIOR PLUMBING
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W I N E & C A N VA S WINE CANVAS
Jessica Muylle Jessica
W O O F G A N G B A K E RY & WOOFGANG BAKERY
G R O O M I N G GROOMING
Keith Womack
S E P T E M B E R SEPTEMBER R E N E WA L S RENEWALS
Anthony M. Constantino, Anthony M. Constantino, CPA
MEMBER SINCE: Jan 2008
Lee Health
MEMBER SINCE: Sept 1991 Sept 1991
Advance Solar & Spa Advance Solar & MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021
Almost Home Ser vices Services MEMBER SINCE: Feb 2022 2022
Bayside Burger & Beer & Beer MEMBER SINCE: July 2024 2024
Blue Sky Solutions of SWFL Blue Solutions of SWFL MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2023 Sept 2023
Bubba’s Roadhouse & & Saloon Saloon MEMBER SINCE: July 2013 2013
Cape Coral Towing & Cape Coral & Recover y Recovery
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2022
Cheetah Printing & Signs
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MEMBER SINCE: June 2012
Davis Sur veying, Inc Davis Surveying, Inc.
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2014 2014
Eva By The Sea
Eva By The Sea MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2018 Sept 2018
Fair field Inn & Suites by Fairfield Inn & Suites
Marriott Cape Marriott
Coral/Nor th For t Myers Coral/North Fort MEMBER SINCE: Mar 2021 2021
Gaia Awakenings Gaia
MEMBER SINCE: June 2024
Gulf Coast Business Bank Bank
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023 2023
Gulf Living Homes Gulf Living Homes
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2019 Oct
Royal Shell Real Estate - Shell Real EstateJackson Simison
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2024 Oct
Skin Secrets Medical LLC Secrets
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2024 Oct 2024
SuEllen’s Floral Company SuEllen’s Floral Company
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2021 Oct
Sutherlin Nissan of Cape Sutherlin Nissan of Coral
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2019 2019
THE LOOKE
MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2019 2019
TruLogos
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2024 Oct 2024
Two Meatballs in the Two in Kitchen - Cape Coral Kitchen - Coral
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2020 Oct
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Palm Coast Realtor Association, Inc - For t Inc - Fort Myers
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 1999 Oct
Small Business
Development Center at Development Center at FGCU
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 1999 Oct
Suncoast Credit Union Union
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2023 Oct 2023
Allstate -David Schuman Allstate-David Schuman Insurance Agenc y Insurance Agency
MEMBER SINCE: July 2011 2011
Compassionate Healthcare Healthcare of Florida
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2024
Half Centur y Plus Softball
Half Century Plus Softball
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2024 2024
Gator Count y - Renda Gator County - Renda Broadcasting MEMBER SINCE: Mar 2019
HBK Sorce Financial, LLC
HBK Sorce LLC
MEMBER SINCE: May 2007 2007
Home Ser vices By Rafael Home Services Rafael
MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2007 2007
Kona Ice Cape Coral South
Kona Ice Coral South MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023
Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, Lusk, Drasites & PA
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2019 2019
Marquee Cinemas Marquee Cinemas
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2018 Oct
MM Brands Brands
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021
Priorit y Business Solutions
Priority Business Solutions
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2014
Your Name Here Specialties
Your Name Here
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2017 2017
Individual - Leordan ValdesEspinosa
MEMBER SINCE: July 2022 2022
Individual - Leordan ValdesEspinosa
MEMBER SINCE: July 2022 2022
Individual - Richard Leon - Richard
MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023
Island Coast Pediatrics Island
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2024 Oct 2024
CAN Communit y Health CAN Community Health MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021
Cape Coral Power Squadron Coral Power Squadron
MEMBER SINCE: Oc t 2009 Oct 2009
Stones Throw MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2023 2023
Storm Smar t Smart MEMBER SINCE: Jan 2006
Toto Custom Home Builders, LLC LLC
MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2021 Sept 2021
FARMERS’ MARKET
Claudia St Onge Farmers’ Market Manager
Welcome Back and thanks for all the support. We have been busy, and the terrific weather has been welcome.
Vendors are filling in for season with more of them arriving every week. It is always wonderful to catch up with folks you have not seen for a while. Produce is also filling in with that local freshness that we all have been waiting for. Beautiful greens, cukes, avocados, oranges, sweet corn, tomatoes, and much more are now available.
To make it fun we add lots of music, the Calendar Girls, hometown community groups, and non-profits. If the weather cooperates, the market is always bustling.
During the season we host visiting vendors who come to us from different states with great products. This year we will have Bacon on a Stick from Pennsylvania, Zoe’s Gone Bananas, from Minnesota, with on-site made delicious banana bread, Yerba Mat Tea from Boulder Colorado, and 8th & Madison Cigar Co and Greensport Jerky from New York.
It looks like it is going to be a fun and busy season. We hope you get a chance to visit. We are here every Saturday from 8a-1p. We are located at SE 47th Terr. & SE 10th Pl., in downtown Cape Coral.
Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, here is a holiday recipe from Fresh from Florida. For more recipes using local, Florida produce visit www.followfreshfromflorida. com.
Ingredients
1 ear Florida sweet corn, kernels removed
1 pound ground sausage
¾ cup carrots, chopped fine
¾ cup celery, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, sage)
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite)
3 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 cup vegetable broth
1 egg, beaten
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a large cast iron skillet (or any other oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, then add corn, carrots, celery, onion, all-purpose seasoning and fresh herbs and sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Remove the vegetables from the heat and pour the mixture into a large bowl. Add the crumbled cornbread and toss to combine. Add vegetable broth until mixture is moistened. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before adding the beaten egg. Pour the mixture back into the cast iron skillet and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing
We love Local.
We’re part of the local community just like you. And we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the people that matter most: your neighbors. All to help you grow your business.
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral and
Business After Hours at
FOS Furniture
790 Del Prado Boulevard N
(corner of Del Prado Boulevard & Pine Island Road)
Thursday, November 2
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Special Guest Appearances From Cape Coral Police Department
Cape Coral Fire Department
Lee County Sheriff ’s Department
Special recognition awards will be presented to Officer of the Year for each department FOOD - BEVERAGES - DOOR PRIZES
STop BY THE WELCOME CENTER
Michaela Porter Welcome Center Specialist
�� HAPPY NOVEMBER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CAPE CORAL! ��
Hey everyone! Things are getting more lively here at the Chamber—traffic is picking up, and we’re loving seeing all the visitors coming through. It’s the perfect time to put your business front and center!
We’ve got advertising opportunities available in our Chamber Welcome Center and at our unmanned location inside the FOS Furniture Store on Pine Island Road and Del Prado North. This is your chance to get your business noticed by everyone who walks through our doors—don’t miss out! Reach out to me at michaela@capecoralchamber.com for details and pricing on welcome center ads/displays!
Also, I am calling on our amazing members to help out as lobby floaters! No permanent shifts—just pop in as needed to help things run smoothly and meet some awesome folks along the way. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to be part of the action. If you are interested please call 239-549-6900 Ext. #102 or email me!
As we move into November, it’s a time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate our community. We’re grateful for every member, visitor, and local business that makes Cape Coral such a vibrant place to live and work. This month, let’s focus on supporting one another, strengthening our connections, and showcasing the best our Chamber has to offer. Together, we can make this a month of growth, gratitude, and meaningful community impact. ����
AT LCEC, MEMBERSHIP MEANSEVERYTHING
In partnership with the United Way, Power to Share by Rounding Up allows members to round their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar to help a neighbor in need.Thesecontributions can help members avoid choosing between paying the electric bill, gettingmedical attention, or putting food on the table.This is one example of why . . .
Membership Matters
Welcome Center Advertising
ADVERTISE AT THE ONLY WELCOME CENTER IN CAPE CORAL
OVER 50,000 PEOPLE WALK THROUGH OUR LOBBY DOORS A YEAR!
We have multiple options available including backlit advertisements in various sizes as well as Welcome Center TV advertisements. Welcome Center TV advertisements include 5 slides of your choice that will rotate on a slide show all day long!
Although our advertising agreements are a one-year commitment, we do offer semi-annual or annual billing. We have advertising opportunities that will work with any budget!
Our Welcome Center is located at 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
For more information or to purchase an advertisement space, please contact Maria Ortiz at (239)549-6900 ext. 111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com
*Advertisement spaces are limited to active members of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral only
For more information about membership please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 Ext. 103
special events
Maria Ortiz
Membership Relations & Events Director
�� CAPE CORAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025 ��
For more than 40 years, the Holiday Festival of Lights has been one of Cape Coral’s most cherished traditions. A celebration that shines brightly with community spirit, holiday cheer, and fun for the whole family!
Join us Saturday, December 6th, 2025, as we once again transform downtown Cape Coral into a winter wonderland filled with laughter, lights, and festive joy. A Night Full of Free Family Fun!
All attractions at the Holiday Festival of Lights are FREE to the public! Enjoy a magical evening featuring:
�� Pictures with Santa – Capture that timeless holiday photo.
❄ Snow Drift Slide – Experience a winter thrill in sunny Cape Coral!
�� Tiny Tots Train – A delightful ride around Snowcap Square.
�� Live Performances – Celebrate with local performers bringing the sounds of the season.
�� Bounce Houses & Kid-Friendly Activities – Endless fun for the little ones.
�� Tree Lighting Ceremony – Watch as we light up the night and officially kick off the holiday season!
Get Involved – Celebrate, Volunteer, or Participate
This cherished community event thrives thanks to the involvement of
our neighbors, families, and local businesses. Come celebrate with us, volunteer your time, or participate in the event as a vendor or sponsor to help us continue this beloved holiday tradition. However you join in, your support makes all the difference!
A BIG THANK YOU to Our Sponsors and community partners who make this magical night possible:
Title Sponsor-Incredible Bank
Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival Sponsor-LCEC
Tiny Tot Train Sponsor-Kiwanis
Candy Cane Park Major Sponsor-Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park
Supporting Silver Sponsors - Quantum Fiber, Cape Coral Talk Radio, Print 1 Group, LLC
Additional Sponsors and Community Partners - Garage Door Works LLC, Preferred Care at Home of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Williamson & Sons Marine Construction, Powers & Rogers, PLLC, The City of Cape Coral, Renda Media, Waste Pro, Suncoast Beverage Sales, Acra Electric, Lamar Advertising, 1st Response Traffic Control, The Breeze Newspaper, The News-Press, The Cape Coral Sun, Fun 4 Fort Myers Kids, Creative Events – Taylor Rentals, Skyworks, Fox 4, FOS Furniture
Big John and the Tabor Family wish all of Cape Coral a Wonderful Holiday Season!
Your continued support and partnership help us create lasting memories and keep this treasured community tradition glowing year after year.
For more information on this event, including vendor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maria Ortiz at 239.549.6900 ext.111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com
19TH ANNUAL PRINCIPAL’S LUNCHEON
Presented by Wintrust Banking Center – Cape Coral
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM. Splendor Event Banquet Hall – 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33991
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral’s Education Committee proudly presents the 19th Annual Principal’s Luncheon, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating and supporting the exceptional leaders shaping our community’s schools. This signature gathering brings together local school principals and business professionals to strengthen partnerships, share insights, and explore collaborative ways to enhance education in Cape Coral.
Each year, the luncheon serves as a powerful platform for dialogue between the education sector and the business community, fostering connections that translate into real impact on local schools. Attendees gain firsthand understanding of the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing educators, while discovering meaningful ways to contribute to the success of our students and future workforce.
Sponsor a Principal – Make a Difference
Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a local principal for $125. Sponsorship includes:
Recognition in the event’s PowerPoint presentation
Seating at a table with the sponsored principal
The opportunity to build a direct relationship with a school leader
Join us as we honor our principals, celebrate education, and strengthen the bridge between schools and the business community. Together, we can ensure Cape Coral continues to grow as a vibrant place to learn, work, and thrive.
Thank you to our sponsors Wintrust Banking Center – Cape Coral SuEllen’s Floral Company
Florida Blue Center
Almost Home Real Estate Services, Cape Cleaners, EGM Business and Home Solutions, Fastsigns Cape Coral, Horizon Foundation, Lake Michigan Credit Union, LCEC, LifeSynergy Wellness, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., The Cape Coral Sun
For more information please contact Maria Ortiz at 239.549.6900 ext.111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com
NETWORKING EVENTS RE-CAP
LISA BARRELLA Membership Director
A very big and special THANKS to all our hosts this month! Our members were treated to a Business Card Exchange, a Business After Hours and a Networking at Noon!
Our Business Card Exchange Event was hosted on October 7th by WINDSOR OF CAPE CORAL at 831 Santa Barbara Blvd. with Sales Manager CAROLSCHNEIDER & Sales Associate GIA QUINTANA taking great care of this along with their Chef! Located in the vibrant and friendly community of Cape Coral, The Windsor of Cape Coral offers both assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents receive personalized assistance that enhances their independence and a vibrant social atmosphere where neighbors become friends. From maintenance-free services to multiple wellness resources outside your front door, The Windsor of Cape Coral offers residents a lifestyle that keeps them feeling their best.
Our Business After Hours Event was hosted on October 6th by CAPE CLEANERS at 30 Hancock Bridge Pkwy. While we missed Owners DAN & LORETTA PULEIO due to an unexpected emergency, they generously continued forward with the event! Dan did call in, and we got to thank them and say hello! Their services include Dry Cleaning - they clean shirts, slacks, dresses, suits, ties, comforters, drapes, curtains, rugs, leather, wedding gowns, tuxedos and more – LaundryFrom 1 shirt to 1000 uniforms, they’ve got you covered – Alterations - Do you need to take it in, let it out, make it longer, make it shorter or fix it? Whatever your needs, they can do it for you.
Our Networking at Noon Event was hosted on October 25, 2025, at GULF COASTVILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd with Marketing Director KAY DILLER and Sales Director LYNNE TALBOTT! Gulf Coast Village is the only active senior living community in Southwest Florida to offer you a choice like this. Under the Volunteers of America umbrella, you have the option to choose a life plan at home when you choose Senior Choice at Home. Or, you can also get a life plan right here on our award-winning campus, where we provide independent living apartments, assisted living with memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, home care and home health – the complete continuum of care.
We are now booking for 2026 netowrking event host. If you are interested in hosting a networking event, reach out to me at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@ capecoralchamber.com
JR LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL
One of the program goals is to provide supplemental learning possibilities to students interested in developing leadership skills before leaving their high school years. Another goal is to share with the students the many career possibilities in the local area.
Focus is on preparation for their future by learning about their local community. This is done in session programs filled with forums, specialized tours, and education by local business and community leaders. Students will examine local and relevant community issues at a mock City Council meeting. They will learn about the unique history of Cape Coral and meet local government officials. They will tour local television stations, radio stations and a local newspaper where they have an opportunity to learn about careers in media. They might even be on TV? They will tour a local hospital, speak with medical professionals and learn about medical careers. They will spend time learning about careers in public safety and law by visiting the Police & Fire departments, the Juvenile Justice Center and local courts.
The students are also guided in developing business, communication and networking skills. They will spend one day learning to market & brand themselves for college and job applications and developing social networking skills. Students will also visit two local schools and pair with
teachers to teach a lesson to elementary and middle school students, as they explore the career possibilities in education. These are just some of the areas that the students will experience in this year’s class.
Session Dates & Times
11/19/2025 Kick Off/Orientation
12/3/2025 Team Building/Made in Cape Coral/History
12/17/2025 Philanthropy/Community Steward
1/14/2026 Infrastructure Day
1/28/2026 Lee County Sherriff Day/ Court House
2/11/2026 Media Day
2/25/2026 Public Safety
3/11/2026 Career Day/Chamber Lunch
4/1/2026 Education Day
4/24/2026 City Council
4/29/2026 Healthcare 5/8/2026 Graduation
Application can be found at: www.capecoralchamber.com/ members/leadership-programs/jr-leadership/ Application deadline is November 5, 2025.
For more questions about Jr Leadership Cape Coral, please contact Donna Germain at (239) 549-6900 x107 or Dusty Shelton, Jr Leadership Chair at (239) 248-2248 or email jrleadership@capecoralchamber.com
Junior Leadership Cape Coral is an educational and interactive program for local high school juniors.
Visit Florida
We are excited to announce that the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral has launched www.visitcapecoral. com.
Be sure to like and follow our Facebook page @visitcapecoral
The new division of our website offers more value to our beautiful city as we drive traffic to visitors with information that includes community resources and business information.
The goal of www.visitcapecoral.com is to focus on making it easier for visitors from out of the area as well as community members to learn and locate valuable information about places to stay, things to do and events city wide. Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes many updated features to help users quickly and easily navigate the site to find the resources they need. It is a fully responsive design for laptop and mobile experiences.
For more information about opportunities on the new website, contact Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director at (239) 5496900 x108 or stephanie@capecoralchamber.com
B2 Technology Solutions
Brotherhood of Heros
Diamond Member
Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park
Gunterberg Charitable Foundation
Forest Development
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
FunToDo.com
IncredibleBank
Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral
Kiwanis Foundation of Cape Coral
Kiwanis Thrift Stores
Lee County Electric Cooperative Lee Health
Mellow Mushroom Sharktek
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral
Easy Mortgage Easy Title and Escrow
Florida Blue Center
Fred Anderson Toyota of Cape Coral
Sam Galloway Ford
Pentas Homes
Executive Member
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
Aubuchon Homes
CenturyLink City of Cape Coral
Cool King Air LLC
Florida Screen and Shutter
Giza Roofing Solutions
Gulf Coast Village RetirementCommunity
Miloff Aubuchon Property Management
Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group
Onmi One Insurance Agency
Quantum Fiber
Springs at Coral Shores
Sunset Insulation
The News-Press
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